Fanari Hill in the Urban Plan of Hellenistic and Early Roman Nea Paphos and the Question of the ‘Two Akropoleis’ of Nea Paphos

Ancient Nea Paphos, now part of UNESCO's World Heritage Site in Paphos, features two prominent hillocks—Fabrika and Fanari—that likely served as significant centers for religious and civil/military functions during the Hellenistic and early Roman periods. While Fabrika has been identified as a sacred area, Fanari Hill remains largely unexplored but is believed to have housed another temple and possibly the administrative seat of Ptolemaic rule. This study re-examines topographical and archaeological evidence to clarify Fanari's role in Nea Paphos' urban plan, addressing the long-standing question of whether the city had 'two akropoleis.' By synthesizing existing data with new insights, the research challenges previous assumptions about the site's political and religious significance.

Młynarczyk, J. (2022). Fanari Hill in the Urban Plan of Hellenistic and Early Roman Nea Paphos and the Question of the ‘Two Akropoleis’ of Nea Paphos. Études et Travaux, (35). https://doi.org/10.12775/etudtrav.35.006